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Employment visa for professionals (General Employment Policy)
The visa that lets a qualified foreign professional come to work in Hong Kong for an employer who has made a firm job offer.
The form is downloaded and submitted on the authority's website.
What this form is for
- Come to work in Hong Kong under the General Employment Policy (GEP), for professionals whose skills or experience are not readily available locally, with a genuine job offer and a market-level pay package.
- A spouse or partner and unmarried children under 18 can apply to join you as dependants.
Documents to have ready
- Your valid passport and a recent photo
- Proof of your qualifications and work experience
- From the employer: employment contract or offer letter, Business Registration Certificate and proof of the company's financial standing
Where to send it
Apply online through GovHK: the applicant, the employer and any dependants each submit their own documents. Documents not in Chinese or English need a certified translation.
Our tips
- Always download the latest version from the official site.
- Keep a copy of what you send, with the date you sent it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this visa open to everyone?
- No: Mainland Chinese residents use a separate scheme (ASMTP), and some nationalities are excluded. Check your case on the Immigration Department website.
The information on this page is general. If in doubt, the official source prevails.